The austin healey was one of the most successful sporting marques ever produced. Donald m healey enjoying a spin in the authors 1955 austinhealey 100m. The rarest of the models are the 100s of 1955 and the 100m of 19556, both being tuned versions. It was produced between 1959 and 1967, and it was successful in many european competitions. Austin healey classic cars bn2 for sale car and classic. The austin healey club ltd, registered number 1599072 in england.
The austinhealey 100 is a sports car that was built by austin healey from 1953 until 1956 based on austin a90 atlantic mechanicals, it was developed by donald healey to be produced inhouse by his small healey car company in warwick. Books and records dating back to the 70s a good driver for its age, 4 speed od works with second synchro weak, all electrics work. How the healey hundred became the famous big healey. Whether you need a 1962 owners manual or a 1967 service manual we have what you need. Also covers the record breaking and buying an austin healey today. If you are interested in the early healey history and 100 details you should have.
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The production of this austin healey 1004 was completed in october 1954 and first registered in early 1955. If you are interested in the early healey history and 100 details you should have this book. After creating the nash healey in conjunction with george mason in 1951, donald healey saw that there was a market for a fast, cheap sports car that handled well, but was more refined than a mg and less expensive than a jaguar. In addition to austin healey manuals, we have manuals and books for all cars for all years. Factory records show that just 640 highperformance 100m roadsters were produced between september 1955 and july 1956, and approximately 190 are known to remain in existence according to. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. After creating the nashhealey in conjunction with george mason in 1951, donald healey saw that there was a market for a fast, cheap sports car that handled well, but was more refined than a. A major change face lift during a model run occurred in 1961, 1964. Also covers the record breaking and buying an austinhealey today. We specialize in mg, tc, td, tf, mga, mgb, mgc, midget, triumph, tr2, tr3, tr3a, tr3b, tr4, tr4a. Austin healey was a british sports car maker established in 1952 through a joint venture between the austin division of the british motor corporation bmc and the donald healey motor company healey, a renowned automotive engineering and design firm. On offer is a factory prepared 1956 austin healey 100m lemans, chassis number bn2l231422, engine number 1b231422. It was called the 3000 until the mark ii was released, hereafter called the mark i and which was available in two different versions. When austin healey launched the second generation bn2 of its 100 model in 1955, it added a 100m version.
Interestingly, the british motor company at the time of its prosperity has already been engaged in the creation of sports. Books and records dating back to the 70s a good driver for its age, 4 speed od works with second synchro weak, all electrics work, newer tires and excellent chrome rims. In the fall of 1955, at the earls court motor show in london, a new austinhealey model named the 100m was introduced. Find out how much a 1956 austin healey 100m bn2 is worth and austin healey 100m bn2 used car prices. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
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The international competition history of the austin healey 100six and 3000 hardcover april 1, 1995 by peter browning author visit amazons peter browning page. Healey built a single healey hundred for the 1952 london motor show, and the design impressed leonard lord, managing director of austin, who was looking for a. History of the austinhealey 3000 sports car craftsmen. The healey book a complete history of the healey marque. They have not been confirmed by the registry as factorybuilt 100ms. Genuine 100m built in 1956 currently undergoing total restoration in our workshops to its original specification. Some technical improvements like alternator presentable car.
Dec 19, 2016 1955 austin healey 100m has the le mans spec package. Healey data keeping track of every austin healey 100. Austinhealey the automobile of mark, which acted in the 19531971 years. The special version of the austinhealey 100 that raced in 1953 was the parent to the austinhealey 100m, and to the 100s which was created for the sebring motor race and also le mans where, in 1953, a 100s was involved in the worst accident in motor racing history when the austinhealey 100s driven by lance macklin was hit in the rear by the. Developed by donald healey, they were produced inhouse by healey s small car company in warwick with austin a90 atlantic mechanics. Original austinhealey 100, 100six and 3000the restorer s guide. Developed by donald healey, they were produced inhouse by healeys small car company in warwick with austin a90 atlantic mechanics. This dealer prepared 1956 austin healey 100m is a wellrounded and honest example, sporting a carefully preserved older restoration.
The austinhealey 3000 was the most representative vintage british sports car built by austinhealey, a company established in 1952. Specialized austin healey purely on the issue of a sports car. New fia papers i am delighted to be able to offer this rare and desirable 1954 austin healey 100m, a true donald healey. Model austin healey 3000 bt7bt8 introduced in 1959, manufactured up to 1967, the car belonging to sports roadster converible sizeclass and s sport cars market segment, available as roadster, convertible. The original austin healey 100 earned its number designation from the fact it could achieve a speed of 100 miles per hour. This documentary about the history of austin healey is a fascinating look back at one of britains great sports car makers donald healey. Our team are ready to assist with our fast and friendly service. Leonard lord represented bmc and donald healey his firm. Model austinhealey 3000 bt7bt8 introduced in 1959, manufactured up to 1967, the car belonging to sports roadster converible sizeclass and s sport cars market segment, available as roadster, convertible. Austin healey the automobile of mark, which acted in the 19531971 years. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing info. The special version of the austin healey 100 that raced in 1953 was the parent to the austin healey 100m, and to the 100s which was created for the sebring motor race and also le mans where, in 1953, a 100s was involved in the worst accident in motor racing history when the austin healey 100s driven by lance macklin was hit in the rear by the.
In fact, austinhealey is not a separate company, but is a joint project of the british motor company and designerdesigner donald healey. If you are interested in the early healey history and 100 details you should. Austinhealey 100m le mans cars, main permalink the origins of the austinhealey 100 is worth considering because it became one of the most iconic british cars yet it was created using the mechanicals of a car that was a forgettable disaster. Fc cars are the top, gold level,registry confirmed factorybuilt 100ms. Browse and buy a vast selection of austin healey books and collectibles on. The austin motor company production records indicate that 640 examples of this model were made between september 5, 1955 and july 16, 1956.
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